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WANT TO BE HEARD? HERE’S HOW INDONESIANS CAN ACTUALLY CHANNEL THEIR ASPIRATION ...

From street protests to viral hashtags, democracy gives you the tools to speak up—here’s a break ...
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 02.09.2025
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NON-ACTIVE DPR MEMBERS? HERE’S WHAT IT REALLY MEANS (AND WHY IT’S NOT IN THE ...

Five lawmakers, big headlines, and a term that doesn’t even exist in Indonesia’s Constitution— ...
ARYA GIBRAN | 02.09.2025
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CAN THE PRESIDENT REALLY SHUT DOWN INDONESIA’S PARLIAMENT? THE TRUTH BEHIND TH ...

From Sukarno’s bold moves to Gus Dur’s controversial decree—here’s why today’s Constitutio ...
M. ARI ANWAR | 01.09.2025
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17+8 PEOPLE’S DEMANDS: THE VIRAL PROTEST LIST SHAKING INDONESIA ONLINE AND ON ...

It started with hashtags and street marches—now the “17+8” movement has become a manifesto for ...
JORDI HILDIANTO | 02.09.2025
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THINK PROTESTING IS ILLEGAL? HERE’S WHAT THE LAW ACTUALLY SAYS

Freedom of speech in Indonesia is a constitutional right—but not all demonstrations are created eq ...
JORDI HILDIANTO | 01.09.2025
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WHY INDONESIA COULD BECOME SOUTHEAST ASIA’S ELECTRIC TRAIN POWERHOUSE — WITH ...

A Polish tech firm is quietly betting big on Indonesia’s electric transport revolution—and their ...
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 29.06.2025
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A SLICE OF BALI IN POLAND? EUROPE’S BIGGEST BALINESE CULTURAL PARK JUST OPENED ...

Built on a dream, rooted in friendship—how an idea from Gdańsk became one of the most exciting cu ...
SARI KUSUMANINGRUM | 29.06.2025
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INDONESIA SEES SURGE IN FOREIGN TOURISTS IN 2024: WHAT’S BEHIND THE GROWTH?

A remarkable 13.9 million international visitors chose Indonesia as their destination in 2024, marki ...
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 09.02.2025
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INDONESIA’S SEZ MODEL: A BLUEPRINT FOR REGIONAL COMPETITION

Indonesia’s SEZs: A Catalyst for Regional Economic Rivalry and Innovation
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 14.01.2025
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BANYUMAS TO PANGKALPINANG: MEET THE CREATIVE TRAILBLAZERS SHAPING INDONESIA’S ...

From Tradition to Innovation: How Five Regions Are Redefining Indonesia’s Creative Economy
ARYA GIBRAN | 11.12.2024
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FRANCE AND INDONESIA LAUNCH CELEBRATIONS FOR 75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Celebrating 75 Years of Franco-Indonesian Diplomacy: A Journey of Partnership, Culture, and Innovati ...
JORDI HILDIANTO | 13.12.2024
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COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE IN AUGUST

A Month of Freedom: Countries Commemorating Their Independence in August
M. ARI ANWAR | 16.08.2024
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FOREIGN VISITORS JOIN THE FUN IN INDONESIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITION

Foreigners Join the Sack Race, Adding a Joyful Twist to Indonesia's Independence Day Festivities
BRILIAN AKBAR | 16.08.2024
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JOKOWI HIGHLIGHTS INDONESIA'S WATER INITIATIVES AT WORLD WATER FORUM IN BALI

Jokowi's Water Diplomacy: Indonesia's Initiatives at the World Water Forum Aim for Global Impact and ...
WILHEMINA BOWEN | 21.05.2024
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INDONESIA PREPARES FOR THE 10TH WORLD WATER FORUM WITH COMPREHENSIVE AGENDA

International Collaboration and Cultural Integration to Highlight Bali's Water Heritage
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 17.05.2024
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SINGAPORE AND INDONESIA REACH HISTORIC MILESTONES IN BILATERAL RELATIONS AT LEAD ...

Fostering Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth and Regional Stability
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 30.04.2024
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MAY DAY: HISTORY OF LABOR DAY COMMEMORATION IN INDONESIA SINCE COLONIAL TIMES

From Colonial Grievances to Modern Labor Movements: The Evolution of May Day in Indonesia
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 30.04.2024
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INDONESIA ACCELERATES PREPARATIONS FOR 10TH WORLD WATER FORUM AMID GROWING GLOBA ...

Collaborative Efforts and Strategic Planning Pave the Way for a Transformative World Water Forum Exp ...
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 22.04.2024
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BRITAIN'S GROUNDBREAKING TOBACCO BAN SETS EXAMPLE FOR TACKLING HEALTH CRISIS IN ...

Britain's Tobacco Ban: A Blueprint for Indonesia's Health Transformation
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 19.04.2024
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U.S. TRADE AGENCY FUNDS STUDY TO EXPAND WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY IN INDONESIAN VILL ...

Driving Economic Empowerment and Inclusion through Advanced Wireless Connectivity
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 23.02.2024
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PRABOWO SUBIANTO LEADS IN UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Prabowo Subianto's Presumed Victory Sparks Debate and Uncertainty in Indonesia
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 15.02.2024
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BUSINESS LEADERS DISCUSS URGENT NEED FOR RESKILLING AND UPSKILLING AT KADIN 2023 ...

Indonesia Grapples with Low Training Culture and Skill Gaps in the Workforce
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 22.12.2023
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GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES 27 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND COLLECTIVE LEAVE DAYS IN 2024

Navigating 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to National Holidays and Collective Leave
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 21.12.2023
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INDONESIA AND SOUTH KOREA COLLABORATE FOR GREEN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN BALI

Indonesia and South Korea unite to revolutionize public transportation in Bali,
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 19.12.2023
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INDONESIA'S AMBITIOUS PATH TO A GREEN FUTURE: A POST-COP28 PERSPECTIVE

Empowering Indonesia's green transition: Navigating the roadmap beyond COP28
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 18.12.2023
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ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC AND PT PLN (PERSERO) JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE INDONESIA'S GRE ...

Revolutionizing Indonesia's energy landscape: ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC and PT PLN (Persero) forge a strateg ...
JORDI HILDIANTO | 07.12.2023
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ASEAN LABOR INSPECTION CONFERENCE ADDRESSES CRUCIAL THEME: "EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIO ...

12th ASEAN Labor Inspection Conference focuses on safeguarding migrant workers through labor inspect ...
WILHEMINA BOWEN | 07.12.2023
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DEADLINE LOOMS FOR DUAL CITIZENSHIP HOLDERS SEEKING TO RECLAIM INDONESIAN CITIZE ...

Unique opportunity: Government regulation provides special window for reclaiming Indonesian identity
BRILIAN AKBAR | 07.12.2023
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SURGE IN FOREIGN INTEREST: BALI'S PROPERTY MARKET FLOURISHES FOLLOWING GOVERNMEN ...

Bali's Property Boom: Golden Visa Sparks Unprecedented Foreign Interest and Economic Opportunities
PEACHY BECK | 27.11.2023
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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS PLEDGE $20 BILLION TO SUPPORT INDONESIA'S JUST ENERGY TRA ...

Transformative Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) Charts the Course for a Greener Futur ...
MAXWELL SOETOMO | 27.11.2023